Pro Chef Reacts.. To Your Food Lab's BUTTER CHICKEN (Chef Sanjyot Keer)

You guys have been asking for it and today we are going to review Your Food Lab, Chef Sanjyot Keer's Butter Chicken! Let me know which one you guys prefer, Chef Ranveer Brar's Butter Chicken or Your Food Lab Butter Chicken!
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[@andrewhunt8170]

Fun fact: Chef Ranveer was a mentor and a great influence to Chef Sanjyot in his initial years and he himself idolizes and follows Chef Ranveer's ideas but tries it to keep it simple and accessible to an Indian home coock. I love and follow both of them. U should definitely check out more of their stuff

[@thesilentgamer4833]

where'd you get to know this?

[@dhavalpatel752]

@@thesilentgamer4833 Yes he himself told in one of his video, I definitely agree chef ranveer keeps it simple and anyone can learn from his methods

[@anandradia2811]

Funny you say that because I follow both of those guys recipes religiously. Ny fav chefs.

[@nishant_kharkwal]

I consider Chef Ranbeer Brar as my guru. Earlier I used to cook food. Now I cook food to make it taste good. Now I feel as a cook its my duty to make best food.

[@sandeep4714]

Chef Ranveer Brar is old school perfectionist and he keeps his food simple which makes him authentic.

[@paulamcdowell2578]

I love seeing the joy in your face when you watch someone using a technique properly, oh and the sounds you make convey the passion you have for cooking. Well done James. Great video ❤

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Agreed!

[@unclepodger]

YFL has a lot of great recipes appropriated for an Indian home cook, of both western and Indian cuisines. I had specifically tried the YFL Butter Chicken version before, and the result was a thing of beauty satisfying every possible sense. As an Indian home cook, I religiously follow his channel to spice up my cooking repertoire. Loved that you're checking him out, his production quality is satisfying to watch as well!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

thank you for telling me!

[@_bats_]

You're not kidding me about the production quality. That b-roll footage is incredible.

[@JRR_Jayashree]

Agreed. I follow all of his recipes too. Very very good procedures with good tips. Please make more videos on YFL on vada pav, daal bati churma etc too.

[@libshastra]

There's an academic paper titled "Spices form the basis of food pairing in Indian cuisine" that basically says Indian dishes have strong flavour complementarity (I believe the term is "Negative food pairing"). If you are adding too many spices, you have to mellow it down with some sweet, like caramelized onion and/or slow cooked tomatoes and vice versa. I would definitely love to hear your thoughts regarding that paper.

[@wezzuh2482]

that's super interesting. Indian cuisine has always struck me as somewhat esoteric. I can follow a recipe, sure, but understanding its inner workings is really difficult.

[@libshastra]

@@wezzuh2482 it’s easy to make difficult to master. Indian cuisine is all about balance of flavours. We also don’t have one dish but multiple dishes, so if a dish is spicy, it must be accompanied by a neutral or a sweet dish

[@Himanshu_K17]

@@nishankpandey8206 Man, everything you said just reminded me of my Mom & Dad. This is like few of the very basics everyone cooking Indian food should know.

[@jayantjolly]

Ahh I see a fellow ThePrint subscriber here!!

[@anonanon2515]

Came for the entertainment, stayed for the insights. Even though you are primarily trained in western cuisines, your technical inputs are insightful even for Asian cooking. Having seen you do it for so many dishes, some of your tips have crept into my own reportoire. Much props for that. Also, your patatas bravas is a banger. Loved making it.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you so much! :)

[@crispinhenthorn5318]

@@ChefJamesMakinson I'd love to see a video of you comparing 2-3 butter chicken recipes you reviewed, and then made with some friends. That would be fun.

[@abhishekmishra8655]

Hi Chef. True that traditionally the Indian meals are not tasted by the cook, but the person cooking it keeps a small portion aside for other person to sample it and corrections are made accordingly. what has changed over time is tasting from the vessel food is being cooked in, which we never saw may be 25 yrs ago.

[@user-us7xb1yb6e]

The cooks probably build a tolerance to the spices and can't taste it as well 😂

[@RAJENDRAPRASAD-ne6nu]

Testing food from the cooking utensil is believed to be disregard. So they don't actually test it directly from the cooking pan rather they take a small portion and test it and finally adjust the level of salt, spice etc.

[@thorwaldjohanson2526]

@@RAJENDRAPRASAD-ne6nu I do that even just at home cooking for myself or family. I take a tablespoon and drip some food in with the cooking spoon. The cold spoon cools the food, making it easier to taste and it is more sanitary (this applies more to cold dishes, but stiil)

[@indrajitgupta3280]

Difficult to explain the concept of Jutha to a foreigner.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Here is a video that a lot of you have been asking for from YFL! I hope you enjoy it! I apologise if I mispronounced or translated anything incorrectly. I mean no disrespect. Be sure to check out My Cooking Course: james-makinson-s-school.teachable.com/

[@itsomi2167]

Post your version of butter chicken video

[@thefastelephant94]

I've made this recipe exactly and believe me, you'll not want to have any other format of butter chicken even at a restaurant...Home made YFL style Butter Chicken hits different❤️🥰

[@Zelnyair]

One small note is that turmeric can stain wood and plastic. If you're cooking food with turmeric in it, or you want to store it in a plastic container or something, then use something you don't mind if it gets stained. It won't affect the performance or taste, but it's almost impossible to wash out.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Yes I know that well! Haha

[@condor237]

You can remove it with acetone

[@Zelnyair]

@@condor237 Is it safe to eat afterwards, though? I know acetone evaporates quickly, but I'm not 100% certain. Have you done this yourself- remove it with acetone, wash well in warm soapy water and eat it with no bad consequences?

[@kenyonkopp3481]

I think the acetone is to get the stain off counters, plastic, maybe close. Acetone is listed as only mildly toxic and your body can even produce it. Still, I wouldn’t recommend using it with food and would definitely do a bunch of research first.

[@Zelnyair]

@@kenyonkopp3481 That's what I'm concerned about. I know it's great for cleaning glass, but I don't know about food surfaces and how safe consuming it is. Though what I would say is if you get a stirring spoon and a plastic tub for $1-2 each at Walmart or something, then it really doesn't matter about turmeric stains.

[@sneddengonsalves9320]

Kashimiri chilli are a bit different , where they are not very spicy but still have a their own flavour and you can add a ton of them without worry about making something too spicy

[@Arctic_Stark]

Also the color they add is spectacular.

[@abhimanyumuni9716]

I am not able to find it in near my house😭...even though it's from my country only🥲

[@AnanaySahni]

​@@abhimanyumuni9716where are you from?

[@susdoge222]

@@AnanaySahnikaahmir

[@paulsvehla2253]

It is strange to me that I understand him better when I can see him speak rather than listening and reading the subtitles. I have been to India many times so maybe that is why. It looks amazing!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

really? that may be the reason!

[@juliehillebrand8923]

Chef Sanjyot Keer is the treasure of India. I have made loads of his recipes at home, and he's revolutionized the way I cook. Do not skip the amchur or the methi, they're essential. Chef James, you have appropriately warned of adding too much water or butter and breaking your sauce-this recipe will drink it up. Much like Jean Georges Vongerichten, India is not concerned with breaking a sauce. A lot of Indian recipes instruct the cook to cook something until the butter or oil bubbles out at the perimeter of the pan. I have made this recipe many times, and it's incredible. I would highly recommend following this recipe.

[@ratgrot3184]

I recently cooked chicken breast by myself on a frying pan and I found out I actually like chicken. Turns out my mother had been cooking the heck out of chicken breast while I was growing up and I had to eat dry, stringy chicken for years. Still prefer chicken thigh though.

[@Borg1269]

Amen

[@kouusa]

That is the story with me and Thanksgiving turkey. T-T I feel ya.

[@emtims1670]

@@kouusa You are exactly correct about turkey. I can't tell you how many times people tell me they don't like turkey. 9 times out of 10 it's because they have had turkey that was badly cooked. I've heard the same argument about certain vegetables as well.

[@condor237]

Even dry chicken can be fixed if you slice it against the grain and put a sauce on it/warm it up in sauce.

[@swapnildhotre5321]

Very nice of you to review Sanjyot’s channel. He is very practical and close to Restaurant’ish cooking. His as well as Ranveer’s Pav Bhaji are great. Both have a very cool temperament I hope Americans watch your video given their understanding about India and Indian food.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

thank you! I hope so to!

[@omipower9389]

I like using cashews in this kind of recipe. Along with the thickness of the gravy it also means i don't have to add much sugar/ honey to balance out the tomatoes. They sweetness comes from the cashews. Also mustard oil it the chicken marinade and dried fenugreek leaves are something that make an insane impact on how this tastes

[@tildessmoo]

I always love the mix of English and South Asian languages Indian and Pakistani people use. I'm not familiar with the languages or this chef, so I don't know what his other language is, but it's the usual bilingual mixing turned up to 11, and it sounds so cool to me.

[@jatinrana8635]

on his channel most videos are subtitled ...if you want to check them out

[@tildessmoo]

@@jatinrana8635 I was planning on it; I figured the subtitles here were on the original vid anyway, and he seems like a cool chef

[@KoeddkHD]

It's a bit confusing at times, but i agree it's so cool.

[@jatinrana8635]

@@tildessmoo and by the way that mix of languages that you were talking about...we youngsters here have gave it a name.. actually hinglish (Hindi+English)... it's more mainstream among younger people..(super common)

[@sscdreamsfornonhinditeens9927]

Filipinos do that too XD

[@ruhaidahmohdyusof6695]

I honestly enjoyed watching this video, and how Chef James shared some points on Butter Chicken. I believed both Chef Ranveer and Chef Sanjyot's butter chicken dishes are both tasty in their own ways.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

I'm glad to hear that! :)

[@Malongo10]

In traditional Thai cooking, coriander root is added to many of the curry pastes as they are pounded (not blended) and also added to bases for some sauces like a seafood ones. It is not an 'added' ingredient but is essential for the right taste and texture.

[@wasgreg]

I love that your explanation of why to take the time to marinate longer. If one had gone to all this work, take the extra step to let this absorb those flavors for several hours.

[@thesunexpress]

Note that they use Ghee (clarified butter) very often & also when they say they simply use "butter". Making clarified butter at home should be a mandatory skill for everybody. For a nice refreshing contrast in flavors, a dollop on plain yogurt on the side goes very nice with this.

[@rudranil-c]

I believe countries in hot and humid climate use more spices because the spices grow well in such climate zones. So, finding them and finding them for low prices is easy in such regions.

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

Sir in the R.Brar's video he added toasted Fenugreek in the end. Since few years there has been increased use of Ghee toasted cashews powdered into chicken curry for density. *Earlier it was done mostly to veg curry: Shahi(Royal)- Paneer

[@HO1ySh33t]

I frequently use coriander roots in my pho since herbs like coriander, spring onions, culantro, etc in Vienam almost always comes with roots. It only barely affects the smell of the broth, and only if you pay really close attention. It's much more subtle than coriander leaves with woody tint. If you have a bunch of other herb and spices in the broth, it's impossible to tell. After you've added the sauce at the table (chili sauce, garlic vinegar, ...), no chance in hell lol.

[@jeffs.4313]

Well done Chef! I really enjoy Indian food and it was very interesting how an Indian chef prepares the dishes. Enjoyed your comments and tips. Keep up the great work Chef!!!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you very much!

[@Erndog67]

That looks amazing. There are so many varieties and versions of food all across India and also Sri Lanka. I would like to see something on the different flatbreads they use, not just India but around the world, as I think this is often overlooked with the focus on the more popular main dishes. I look forward to your videos. Does it really get cold in Spain? I am looking at snow out my window.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

yes it can but a lot of places don't have insulation

[@silvermoon6726]

i personally like 2nd recepie better because its very close to the one we get in a restaurant....its so good ... addition of little sugar makes it a bit different and sooo good 😻

[@Wowreally42]

This looks downright PHENOMENAL.

[@lakibadhikari7930]

I think for butter chicken, cooking the breast to perfection matters-less because, there is a lot of sauce there. So, it won't be as dry when eating.

[@simankandhengre8986]

If the food being prepared is to be offered for religious ceremony or at a temple , the food is first served to the Religious Idol and then checked for salt/spice before serving to everybody else !!

[@aihv4]

most (80/90%) Indian curry bases/sauces do not split no matter how much you cook them, ofcourse it thickens and the flavour intensifies but never splits, interestingly some even with curd as base

[@sjhebb]

Hi Chef James, I would like to see you review Helen Rennie’s paella. It’s not traditional, but it looks super delicious.

[@feonaarabellaparaiso1786]

It’s so nice to see you enjoy how the food is being prepared! 😄 As much as I enjoy the train wrecks, it is delightful to see you so happy to see a dish come out as intended.

[@douglasgerardsmith8197]

I'm so happy you have reacted to a YFL video 😁❤️, This recipe has become my go to recipe everytime I make butter chicken.

[@deeznuts8624]

Being an Indian, there are more spices that can be used. Most of these spices are put daily into our vegetable curries. 💀 My family uses 14 spices while making chicken curries on Sunday. (+ garam masala is itself a proportionate mixture of other powders)

[@AJ-12345]

I have this habit of tasting but you are right in our part of the world i.e. south Asia home cooks don't taste it due to various reasons like you said religious, hygienic, experience etc and they feel proud of their perfectly balanced dish. Its really amazing how it comes out perfect when my mom cooks it, on the other hand i have to taste it at every stage and its another nightmare when i am fasting. I have to find someone who is not fasting to taste my dish 😌😄

[@marklock6421]

Love when you get all scientific in your videos… amazing video bud looking very festive… hope your doing well

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you Mark! I hope you and your family are too! Happy Holidays!

[@Mark-nh2hs]

Ive seen many Indian chefs caramelized Onions when cooking traditional indian dishes and use loads of spices. Some even grind up a specific Dal, if I remember I think it's White Urid Dal to add additional flavour and texture to a dish. I too love making sauces a good sauce can tie a great meal together however, a bad sauce can ruin a meal lol.

[@thankyouwelcome320]

best part is that you add your knowledge with thr reaction.... love it...get to learn a lot

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you! I really appreciate the positive feedback:. :) normally I get a lot of hate

[@mjkag1127]

I love your videos, and since you asked on a previous video, yes I would like to see you show some cooking as well. As far as this recipe being more laborious than the previous, we do have to remember that the previous used leftover tandoori chicken that was already seasoned and cooked, whereas this one started with raw chicken. Please keep up the good work, I learn a lot from your videos, whether it is your cooking, tips on basics, or these reviews and critiques of others.

[@preamsondluffy8366]

Hello James, came to see your channel after watching uncle roger videos for food critics. But now after watching mostly all the videos from your channel, i feel its very helpful and insightful for new aspiring cooks. Thanks and keep up your good work. Love from India! 💖

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

thank you so much!

[@ericsantos8432]

Been loving the thumbnails. Keep up the good work

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@thatgurl3126]

He is my favourite chef from India. There are many but he is unique. ❤️❤️

[@theredeemer4704]

I've tried both & i remember cleaning the plate & Bowl with my tongue in both recipes, didn't wanted to waste a drop of the delicious sauce......

[@ngjianwei4351]

The coriander root is more flavorful than the leave but only need to cook it,is nice you can try by making sauce or marination with chilli and garlic

[@sayudhmukherjee4238]

Also your videos are very underrated. You deserve more subs. Love from West Bengal

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

thank you so much!

[@Chaos_152]

I had my mouth drooling at 17:20. Soo smooth and has a good consistency to it. The colour is spot on and the drilled chicken breasts on the tawa, i can feel that texture, so flavourful and I'm hungry again 😆. Thank you for sharing this recipe Chef James. 🙏

[@hafijakhatun1234]

The best thing about curry you can adjust it to your pallet and its not hard as it looks and you cook it all in one pot. The flavours are so delicious. 👍

[@salempasangasp]

In India coriander roots are also used in dish called kaala mutton from rajasthan

[@salempasangasp]

Just a review request review some videos of village cooking channel

[@sheetoshnapattnaik3221]

Gr8 video, quick tip Kashmiri chilli ( whole, powder or paste )and the normal chilli powder are different. Using Kashimiri chillis gives you a rich and vibrant colour, but very minimal spice...hence it is used in many sauces like here.

[@talentrippin3535]

Sanjyot Keer is a very talented chef. Thanks for reviewing him James ❤ Love from India

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@nils4088]

I think this is the best butter chicken i have ever seen. The color and consistency of this sauce is amazing.

[@mayank9487]

I have never seen anyone taste food before being served in Indian households....this is something new for me.

[@cooksmary]

Years ago, I worked with refugees from SE Asia. They always insisted on cooking for me, so often, on my week ends, I would go and eat with them. They always used the cilantro roots, which you can find sometimes in an Asian market. They swore by the roots of the cilantro for adding flavor to their amazing dishes.

[@youraveragecarnivore1921]

Thanks for reviewing yfl chef! Love it when you review Indian food

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

thank you!

[@marliyadew9998]

He sound so adorable when he say many years ❤️

[@jinyuchan3983]

I guess in countries with hotter climates, food tends to be heavily flavour in order to induce an appetite. I live in Singapore and it's summer all year round and if you've been here, you probably see many hawker stalls selling food with strong flavours. On the other hand, when I travel to another country during their colder climates, there's no need to induce an appetite as I'm always hungry because I'm expanding more energy to keep my body warm. 🤣

[@kaye_07]

I believe it's also because spicy foods cause perspiration and can actually cool down your body significantly - something I imagine is more desirable in hot climates.. :)

[@malaladddd]

Nice, I like to add butternut squash cubes in it. It adds a very intersting sweet and nutty depth.

[@My3LittleBirds]

Every time i watch one of your videos I feel compelled to comment. Your comments are always thoughtful and intelligent. I learn something every time. I especially like it when I can see your enthusiasm shine through. ❤️

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you very much! :)

[@uvg319]

I make good butter-chicken too. I charcoal grill/tandoor the chicken and use only ginger garlic green chilli tomatoes spice butter and a little cream.

[@PbPomper]

I always use some smoked paprika powder. Not the same, but a lot easier and adds a nice subtle smokey flavor.

[@sayudhmukherjee4238]

17:13. Butter Chicken Originated in a restaurant called Moti mehal in Delhi in the lates 50s

[@amanacatandhisdog8836]

What a great vid and great background info chef.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@dhwani635]

A little fun fact : whenever you add Cashews in any sauce it will get thick and creamy ... So no need to add too much butter .. Love from India

[@santoshiyer78]

Butter is not added just to thicken and get the creamy consistency . I suppose its also added in the end to emulsify and give a shine to a gravy. Please correct me if i am wrong.

[@kritikajaiswal4945]

Kashmiri red chillies are special red chillies from India and they are used in Indian cuisine mainly for generate beautiful red color. It has less spiciness level than normal red chilli powder.

[@shreyamalhotra6342]

Thank you so much for accepting the request of reviewing Indian cooking videos😊

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

you are more than welcome!

[@shreyamalhotra6342]

@@ChefJamesMakinson it is great to see how much knowledge you have about Indian cuisine. It will be nice to see your version of butter chicken next time or may be some other Indian dish.

[@shreyamalhotra6342]

@@ChefJamesMakinson also you should come to India once!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

@@shreyamalhotra6342 I want to but it's a question about having enough time

[@SuperKvamsi]

Region where climate is hot and humid, have to use more spices especially chilly. Helps sweat out and keep circulation of water.

[@bered4894]

9:05 the first time I tried butter chicken I used some spices but no garam masala, heavy on the green cardamom and it has yet been the best I ever tasted

[@anurag123B]

The hotter countries use more spices coz they can grow easily in that climate. Whereas in colder climates more subtle herbs grow.

[@anurag123B]

Just to add to that. My theory is that warmer climates, especially South of India being coastal and tropical has herbs like pepper, ginger, turmeric, curry leaves, lemon grass, chillies, nutmeg, cinnamon and the list goes on. They also rely on coconut a lot. Plus easier to grow rice. This makes their food more spicy, with more herbs. Where as in North of India which is colder you will see more use of dairy products, butter, cheese, milk, more red meat. And we all know nothing makes red meat tastier than salt, butter and pepper. This applies to North India and all the way stretching to west Asia....Iran, Afghanistan, Middle East. That's why those cuisines don't use top much masala but beautiful subtle flavors of mountain/cold climate herbs like rosemary, thyme, raw peaches (instead of tomatoes), sage etc. That's my theory on the difference in spices in North and South Indian food.

[@the_morning_walker783]

There are different types of chillies, RED KASHMIRI CHILLIES are less spicier but rich in colour(redness) So In India, we use both the Chillies(either as powder or as whole) to balance the flavour and the colour 😊

[@pragawa]

'Why we use spices' is interesting. Thanks for the link.

[@donfinch862]

So many spices. Mouth watering just to watch, imagine the aromas in the kitchen. I'm a base level dad cook and use bought curry pastes, but this is inspiring. I should try marinating the chicken first at least. Yes, yes I will. Enjoyed that as much as you did, Thanks.

[@rg1283]

Sanjyot is just an utter delight to watch

[@gautamsingha3951]

Butter chicken is called so not for the butter but for the buttery smooth texture of the gravy, thats what I've learned.

[@bobd2659]

Learned something I didn't expect to learn! "Mark" the chicken - undercook it. Didn't know the term was used in the kitchen as well! Don't get me wrong, I know about par-cooking and the like, just never heard it referred to as marking! Actors/Singers mark all the time in rehearsals, especially on long days, or off-days when learning another show, IE saving their voice/energy for performance. Almost there, but just not quite...

[@aragmarverilian8238]

This is absolutely gorgeous!

[@ilovemangobingsu]

That's a lot of spices indeed! Im very curious how it taste. The butter chicken he made looks beautiful. His version and Chef Ranveer's butter chicken both looked amazing even though their methods are different. I would like to try both their recipes. Thank you for the tips on how to add a smoky flavor to any dish. By the way, you sounded like you have a cold. I hope you're okay. The article you mentioned about spices sounds interesting. Im glad you shared the link of that article. Thanks again for this informative reaction video.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@nishh6852]

Try it, specially the ranveer brar one, well everyone in india have their own butter chicken recipe & we all think we have authentic recipe but i think ranveer brar one is the most accurate to the authenticity. The spies will give so much flavour that will blow your mind, the lack of spices in any non-Indian chefs recipes is so disrespectful

[@aqs_a]

This is one of the best butter chicken recipes you are ever going to come across. A lot of effort is involved in the making of this beautiful dish, but it's totally worth it. I have made this a few times, and I have gotten so many compliments on this dish.

[@ilovemangobingsu]

@@nishh6852 thanks for the suggestion.

[@ilovemangobingsu]

@@aqs_a i agree. It is a lot of effort and the end product looks amazing too ☺️

[@jayshelke7634]

chef sanjyot keer the has been stepping up the game for all the Indian dishes he's a legend already

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

That colour! just amazing, mouthwatering

[@Malacar99]

in relation to your article about spices per climate, you will also find that much of the use of spice is traditional since the way of cooking existed before refrigeration. As such, spices were often used to cover up 'less than fresh' meats as the ability to keep meats was often more difficult in these climates.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Yes there are many reasons that people use spices to preserve to add flavor, that's why I put the article.

[@abhisinhaa22]

He made butter chicken on Spicy side, Ranveer made on sweeter side, both are amazing anyways!!

[@PaddyJoeCooking]

Butter Chicken done well is one of the finest things in life, excellent reaction Chef!!!!

[@wc2361]

I've quickly become a big fan Chef James! Would be interested in you doing a review of another one of my favorite dudes, Not Another Cooking Show. Cheers and thank you!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

That could be a good one! :)

[@manjirisvoice7163]

I really liked your review because not only from the video but we get nuggets of knowledge from you too!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@rogeldaguio2333]

i would LOOOOVE to try making this... too bad it's hard to find most of the spices here in the Philippines

[@DisillusionedAcronym]

hey, chef. alex (french guy cooking) was just in valencia to have paella. it's not a cooking video (but is probably a lead in to a series for it). it might be fun to see you react to his experience (paella and appetizers) and thoughts on it.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

I know I just saw the thumbnail he was very close to where I live!

[@cannothandlethetruth]

We taste food at home too but only thing is we take some of it out in a separation utensil & taste it to then adjust the flavours. We don't taste it directly from the kadhai or pan.

[@lperkins2]

Spices also grow better in warmer climates. Growing better means more easily available fresh, from local and economical suppliers, which means its comparatively afordable to use more spices in warmer climates.

[@TheBazzrt]

I've made this recipe a couple of times and it really is delicious!

[@ameyadeokule]

The chicken looks nice and thanks for extra insights on the dish.

[@abhimanyumuni9716]

Thank you soo much for reviewing my favourite chef🥲❤️❤️

[@celestegurke6735]

Wow this looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@ham2717]

I would love to see your take on butter chicken chef

[@teenanguyen217]

thankyou Chefs for your knowledge and analysis~!

[@artistlife8247]

@yourfoodlab 💓 I'm from India watching every single recipe by chef sanjoyt kheer its worth watching and making also and glad to watch like someone explaining the details explained recipe 💓💓 India is the country where you cand find all kinds of herbs and spices and its so delicious 😋 thank you

[@djram2nv]

Chef. I've never seen you smile so much whilst reacting lol. But this recipe is bomb

[@thethinkingcap8296]

Your minor observations are truly good. Thank you for reviewing amazing vids

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@tomsite2901uk]

Damn i am hungry now. That really looks absolutely delicious.

[@Jan.Bouldering]

As for tasting while cooking: I totally see how this makes sense. BUT for me personally, I really stopped doing so, cause I really suck at adjusting...😅 I've just ruined too many dishes while trying to adjust after tasting during cooking. So I've stopped doing so, simply trust my feeling and recipe, and I personally go much better by this. But that's of course a really personal thing, if you're good at adjusting by tasting that will probably be much better. And a good chef of course should be able to do so.

[@etienne8110]

Another thing about spices and climate: when it is hot and humid, your meat turns bad really quick. Spices and chilis are great to cover the taste of meat that is starting to turn bad...